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TVEs abuse of youth

Article Abstract:

Annually about 45,000 media students who graduate into a very tiny number of jobs are ready to work for free or for low pay or 12-hour workdays just to hang on in the industry. Work experience being the only basis for entry into the industry, Television and Young People (TVYP) have introduced a scheme where 13 candidates are interviewed for six month placements at a minimum guaranteed wage. Pact has a voluntary work experience code of practice, while the industry regulator Ofcom is to publish results of a public consultation to improve performance with objectives set by the industry (with Skillset) and measured by an independent board.

Labor force information, Employment, Industry forecasts

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Work that makes us sick

Article Abstract:

The implications of working long unpaid hours for television industry employees and employers are discussed. Overtime often leads to burn-outs and health problems. The Trades Union Congress highlights the importance of employee efficiency and good work-life balance.

Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Management, Human resource management, Column, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company business management, Company personnel management, Workers, Trades Union Congress, Overtime, Employee performance, Work-life balance

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Hail the revolution

Article Abstract:

Sky+ has achieved a massive success with its personal video recorder (PVR) service. British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) too is conducting a market research to enter into the arena.

Marketing procedures, Research Findings, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Usage, British Broadcasting Corp., Technology application, Satellite communications services industry, Marketing research, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Personal video recorders, Digital video recorders, Personal video recorder, Market research

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